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Bundestag's Sports Committee met on Wednesday to discuss the next steps in Germany's Olympic bid, with sports officials and politicians calling for close coordination between sport, politics and society.
The young footballers of the Munich-based FC KARS (U10) took part in the Tuscher Sommercup F1 Jugend tournament, which was held on July 19 in Hettenshausen. For the boys, who haven\'t been training together for that long, it was only their second official tournament, but the result exceeded many expectations: three wins, one draw, and only a single defeat in the match against the eventual tournament winner — the TSV Reichertshausen team.
Kevin Keegan, the two-time European Footballer of the Year and former Hamburg SV star, has died at the age of 75, his family announced.
British tennis wildcard Arthur Fery lost his Wimbledon semi-final to second-seeded Alexander Zverev, but thousands of fans gathered on Henman Hill to cheer him on.
Athletes of the Munich-based KARS club, Illia Hladiichuk and Filipp Slabchenko, who have joined the German national kickboxing team, paid an official visit to the Bavarian Landtag and met with the Vice President of the Parliament, Markus Rinderspacher, and member of the sports committee, Christiane Feichtmeier, MdL.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has temporarily lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). Russian athletes could thus compete under their national flag at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has temporarily lifted sanctions against the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), allowing Russian athletes and teams to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
FIFA has suspended the ban on US striker Folarin Balogun – a decision that commentators say primarily serves one purpose: keeping Donald Trump happy. The world governing body is now playing by the US president's rules, criticizes Sportschau.
Naomi Osaka caused a surprise at Wimbledon by defeating top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16. The Japanese player won 2:6, 6:7 (2:7) and reached the quarter-finals of the London Grand Slam for the first time.
The KARS football club, consisting entirely of Ukrainian refugee children, has played its first tournament in Germany. The team, which brought together youths fleeing the war, immediately proved to be worthy competitors against traditional German sports clubs (Vereine). In their debut competition, FC KARS secured an honorable fourth place, and the players were awarded medals and professional sports equipment.
Athletes of Ukrainian descent Illia Hladiichuk and Filipp Slabchenko have been officially selected for the German national WAKO kickboxing team. The fighters from the Munich-based KARS club have become the only representatives from Bavaria in the elite and rigorous K-1 discipline, as well as the only Ukrainians on the German team in this category. This September, they will travel to Italy to compete for World Championship medals.
Several youth football players from the Hamburg area face multi-month suspensions because their former clubs refuse to approve transfers. According to NDR, 13-year-old Aron from Hamburg is affected, facing up to six months without play after a planned club change.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time. The surprise team beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and will now face England.
Athletes of Ukrainian descent Illia Hladiichuk and Filipp Slabchenko have been officially selected for the German national WAKO kickboxing team. The fighters from the Munich-based KARS club have become the only representatives from Bavaria in the elite and rigorous K-1 discipline, as well as the only Ukrainians on the German team in this category. This September, they will travel to Italy to compete for World Championship medals.
Germany lost their World Cup match 1-2 to Ecuador. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer defended himself against accusations of a goalkeeping error after the 77th-minute goal.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will be without Nathaniel Brown for the final World Cup group match against Ecuador. Eintracht Frankfurt left-back is out with a minor adductor issue, as ZDF reporter Nils Kaben reported from the DFB camp in Winston-Salem.
Kai Havertz is a regular starter under Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann. Against Ecuador, the Arsenal striker could get a rest in favor of Deniz Undav.
Colombia secured a spot in the round of 32 with a 1-0 win over DR Congo. Croatia struggled to a 1-0 victory against Panama, while England could only manage a goalless draw with Ghana.
Lionel Messi has scored five goals in two matches at the 2026 World Cup, leading the scoring charts. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland follow with four goals each.
France defeated Iraq 3-0 in their second group match of the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, continuing his pursuit of Lionel Messi's record.
Ahead of Portugal's second World Cup group game against Uzbekistan, national coach Roberto Martínez is keeping quiet about whether Cristiano Ronaldo will start. The 41-year-old superstar faced criticism after a poor performance in the opening match.
Jérémy Doku has announced he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup squad to attend the birth of his first child. The decision has drawn criticism and raised questions about football's priorities.
Germany's Sportschau will offer extensive audio coverage of the 2026 World Cup, broadcasting 46 of the 72 group stage matches live, including all games of the German and Turkish national teams as well as those of defending champion Argentina and top favorites.
IT security researcher 'Bobdahacker' gained full access to FIFA's network and could have manipulated the World Cup livestream. FIFA was initially unreachable, so the FBI had to be involved.
After a 3-0 opening loss to Argentina at the World Cup, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane has faced criticism. Coach Vladimir Petkovic is now publicly defending him.
Germany have already secured top spot in their World Cup group after a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. In the ZDF studio, Per Mertesacker and Christoph Kramer discussed possible changes to the starting lineup for the final group match against Ecuador.
Sebastian Eder loves going to the stadium but can barely remember match sequences. In his column, he explains why football still feels like home to him.
The decisive fifth game of the BBL finals series takes place on Sunday between FC Bayern Basketball and Alba Berlin. The match will be broadcast live from 4:20 PM in the Mediathek.
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room set a historic record with 15 saves in the World Cup match against Ecuador. Germany also celebrates the 37-year-old's performance.
The German national football team faces Ivory Coast in their second group match of the 2026 World Cup. The game will be broadcast on ZDF on Saturday from 9 pm.
Germany faces Ivory Coast on Saturday in their second group match of the 2026 World Cup. A win would see Julian Nagelsmann's team qualify early for the round of 32.
Julia Krajewski has defended her lead at the Eventing German Championships in Luhmühlen after the cross-country phase. According to NDR, the 2021 Olympic champion leads with 26.9 points.
After a 7-1 opening win against Curacao, the German national team has excellent chances to reach the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup before the final group match. A win against Ivory Coast would seal the deal.
Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha celebrated his breakthrough in the national team with a brace in the 3-0 World Cup group stage win against Haiti.
The Czech Republic is facing elimination from World Cup Group A after a 1-1 (1-0) draw against South Africa. The team must win its final group match against Mexico to have any chance of advancing.
Elye Wahi has been cleared to play in the World Cup match between Ivory Coast and Germany in Toronto after all, the Ivorian football association announced. The necessary entry permits for Canada have been secured.
Munich wants to become Germany's candidate for the Olympic Games. To win over the country's top sports associations, the city held an extensive promotional day.
Germany's national team plays Ivory Coast on Saturday in Toronto. According to a podcast by Süddeutsche Zeitung, Kimmich faces a heavy workload – the midfielder must lead the young squad as captain and playmaker.
Four World Cup matches are scheduled for June 18 and 19. Switzerland must deliver against Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the Czech Republic relies on Patrick Schick against South Africa.
After the first round of group matches at the 2026 World Cup, ARD referee expert Lutz Wagner draws an interim conclusion. He criticizes the red card not shown to Lionel Messi but praises the new rules for net playing time.